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William Robert (Bill) Wilson

October 23, 2013 By Egan Funeral Home 29 Condolences

In Memorial

Previous owner of Schomberg Ford Equipment Sales Ltd.

 

Passed away peacefully at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland, on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, Bill Wilson, Coldwater, formerly of Bolton, in his 76th year, beloved husband of Gail Wilson. Dear father of Clayton and his wife Chere, Cheryl and her partner John, Brad and his wife Tammy. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Michael and Melissa; Adrian, Meredith and Julian; and Justine. Predeceased by his parents Hudson and Dorothy Wilson. Dear brother of Beryl and Gordon Goodfellow, Hudsie and Eunice Wilson and predeceased by Doris Gibson and David Wilson. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to all the staff at Georgian Manor in Penetanguishene and the Georgian Bay General Hospital.

Cremation has taken place.

Family and friends will be received at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Saturday, October 26 from 1:30 until time of memorial service at 2:30 o’clock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga L5G 3N6.

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  1. connie Vanstone

    October 23, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Gail, Clayton,Cheryl ,Brad and families, I am very sorry to hear of Bills passing. Keep the years gone by memories in your heart and he will always be with you. My thoughts and sympathy are with you.
    Connie Vanstone.

  2. Rocky and Connie Mezzone

    October 23, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Gail and family, We are very sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.

    Rocky and Connie Mezzone (10th line neighbours)

  3. Roy & Edna Wright

    October 23, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Gail, Clayton & Chere; Cheryl & John: Bradley & Tammy and grandchildren.

    Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. from Roy & Edna Wright.

  4. Mark & Maureen Richardson

    October 23, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Our condolences to the wilson family

  5. Steve& Candy Derbyshire

    October 23, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband Bill , father and grandfather. Our deepest sympathy

  6. Lee Dukeshire (Vanstone)

    October 23, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Clayton and family, I am sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  7. Cargill Kitchen Solutions

    October 24, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Brad & Family,

    Please accept our prayers and comforting thoughts for you all in your time of sorrow.

    Deepest sympathies – Jay Patel and CKS Etobicoke team

  8. Maggie Doherty GIlbert

    October 24, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Maggie

  9. OIS Scheduling Team

    October 24, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Dear Wilson family – Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

    Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

  10. Eleanor Simmons

    October 24, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    To Gail and family , my regrets that I won’t be able to enjoy his wonderful humour. I also have many fond and happy memories from Oldtimer Hockey times.

  11. David Kerr

    October 24, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Cheryl

    My deepest condolences to you and your families.

    David

  12. Marilyn Reid

    October 24, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Cheryl; Please accept my sincerest sympathies and take comfort in knowing that so many of us are thinking of you during this sad time.

  13. Brian McKenzie

    October 24, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

  14. Donna and Bill Vandertuin

    October 24, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Gail – we are so very sorry to hear of Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Remembering all the wonderful memories at Fishermans Cove and that crazy cardinal that earned Bill the name “Boxcar Willy”. Take care my friend.

  15. Glen Hutchinson

    October 25, 2013 at 2:35 am

    Gail and the Wilson family- Please accept our condolences at the passing of Bill. Always a gentleman and sportsman. Theres a hockey game in heaven and Bill has joined the angels.
    Hutchinson Family

  16. Gordon and Linda Ryall

    October 25, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Cheryl, please accept our deepest condolences to you and your families of your dad’s passing. Gordon and Linda

  17. Jim, Margaret, Sarah, & Maggie Moyer

    October 25, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Brad, Tammy, Justine, & Family:
    We are sending our deepest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time.

  18. Kim James

    October 25, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Gail; So sorry to hear about Bill. I remember him so fondly and enjoyed all the time I spent with you both at Fisherman’s Cove around the bonfires. You are in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

  19. Beverley Dooley & family

    October 25, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Cheryl,

    Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Bev

  20. Brad and Marg Legg

    October 25, 2013 at 11:26 am

    Gail – so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories of fun times shared at hockey parties and tournaments. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
    Brad and Marg

  21. Frank and Donna Duck

    October 25, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Sorry to hear of your loss. We spent many a night and day at Palgrave to watch our men play ball. Frank is not here in Florida with me so he will come to Bolton to pay our respects. I will be golfing Gail thinking of your loss. Donna Duck

  22. George & Pat Simclair

    October 25, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing Gail, we will certainly miss Bill’s gentle but profound humour and friendliness. We have many fond memories of Bill through our hockey connection with the Bolton Oldtimers and the Sunday Night Men’s League. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your Family…our thoughts are with you during your time of sadness.
    George & Pat Sinclair

  23. Sheila Johnston

    October 25, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Cheryl,

    Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Now is the time to hold fond memories close.

    Sheila

  24. Stephanie Ozorio

    October 26, 2013 at 12:18 am

    Cheryl, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest condolences go to you and your family. You are in my heart and prayers during these difficult days.
    Stephanie

  25. Gil&marlene Morandi

    October 26, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Our deepest sympathy in this sad time Marlene & Gil Morandi

  26. The Dawthorne family

    October 27, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Our deepest condolences. Please know our family’s thoughts are with you. Cheryl, If there is anything you need from us during this difficult time, please let me know.

  27. Nancy Patterson

    October 28, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Cheryl, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May memories of him provide you with peace and comfort now and forever.

  28. Jeanette Christian

    October 29, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Dear Cheryl,

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. As much as we prepare, we are never ready to lose someone we love. My heart aches for your loss. I pray for God to guide your path in the days ahead.

    Your friend,

    Jeanette Christian

  29. Lynda Kaake

    October 30, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Dear Gail and Family

    I am sorry to hear of the pasing of Bill. I have many fond. Memories of the hockey tournaments and all the fun we had. I am sure that
    Al and Bill will play a few games in the big arena ins the sky.
    Take care and Bless you all.
    Lynda Kaake and Family

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